Normandy Oaks Task Force Update: Back To The Drawing Board. Literally.

ROYAL OAK, MI — The quest to develop the Normandy Oaks park project continues. The Normandy Oaks Task Force, which is composed of members of the city commission and the parks, recreation and senior services advisory board) met on Nov. 28.

Below are the key takeaways of the meeting, which were posted on Royal Oak's Facebook page. Click on the Facebook link or see below for the updates, courtesy of the city of Royal Oak.

-The task force voted to recommend the city take steps to move forward on a design for the park project on its own after learning the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is only able to offer assistance in seeking grants, gifts and public-private partnerships for the project. The county does not intend to participate financially in the development of the park at this time.

-The group also recommended a request for qualifications (RFQ) be issued to hunt for qualified professionals to determine the future design of Normandy Oaks and, in addition, the design of a downtown park. The hope is that having the opportunity to design two parks will be a greater attraction to potential architects/landscape architects.

-Public involvement in the design process will be incorporated.

-The next step will be to take these recommendations to the city commission for approval on Dec. 19.

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